Angelica Dahurica Root 600g | Bai Zhi 白芷

Bai Zhi (白芷), angelica dahurica root, 600g. Chunky pale root slices with a strong, sweet-aromatic scent — one of the classic head-and-face herbs of the Chinese materia medica, and a braising spice besides.

• 600g of dried angelica dahurica root
• Chunky pale slices, strongly aromatic
• Wind-dispelling category of the materia medica
• Traditionally associated with the head and face
• Also used as a braising and hotpot spice

Traditional use of Angelica Dahurica Root

Bai Zhi is described in Chinese medicine as dispelling wind and opening the nasal orifices. It is one of the guiding herbs for the front of the head, and appears throughout the sinus formulas.

Names for this herb

Pinyin Bai Zhi · Chinese 白芷 · pharmaceutical Latin Radix Angelicae Dahuricae · botanical name Angelica dahurica · English: angelica dahurica root, dahurian angelica root · Cantonese: baak ji

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Traditional use information is provided for general education only and is not medical advice. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a health condition. Keep out of reach of children.